In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

Chris "Uncle Chris" De La Rosa
Caribbean Curry Stewed Pork.

Caribbean Curry Stewed Pork.

Curry and Stew! My 2 best friends when it comes to Caribbean culinary culture. Combine them and only good things shall happen. I grew up eating pork 2 ways.. Ginger Stewed (brown sugar like you’ll…

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Caribbean Curry Stewed Pork.

Curry and Stew! My 2 best friends when it comes to Caribbean culinary culture. Combine them and only good things shall happen. I grew up eating pork 2 ways.. Ginger Stewed (brown sugar like you’ll…

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Birthday Giveaway CalmDo Air Fryer.

Birthday Giveaway CalmDo Air Fryer.

Come celebrate with me. May 18 marks another year I’ve been blessed to be on the planet and with the generous assistance of CalmDo, I’m giving away one of these amazing multi-purpose ovens (air fryers)…

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Birthday Giveaway CalmDo Air Fryer.
Outstanding Honey Jerk Marinade.

Outstanding Honey Jerk Marinade.

While on a recent trip to the Caribbean I was challenged by a honey producer (and given a bag of goodies) to use her honey in a recipe when I got back home. While the…

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Outstanding Honey Jerk Marinade.

While on a recent trip to the Caribbean I was challenged by a honey producer (and given a bag of goodies) to use her honey in a recipe when I got back home. While the…

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My Grandmother’s Fish Choka.

My Grandmother’s Fish Choka.

Following up on the Fry Dry Herrings recipe I shared yesterday, here’s my take on my grandma’s Fish Choka. Basically any fried, oven roasted or grilled fish, flaked and made into a sort of salad…

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My Grandmother’s Fish Choka.

Following up on the Fry Dry Herrings recipe I shared yesterday, here’s my take on my grandma’s Fish Choka. Basically any fried, oven roasted or grilled fish, flaked and made into a sort of salad…

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Grandma’s Traditional Fried Herrings.

Grandma’s Traditional Fried Herrings.

Fry Dry! Small ocean fish marinated in a classic Caribbean marinade, then fried until crisp. Such a simple dish, but deep in tradition (our family’s recipe goes back about 150 yrs) . Just about every…

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Grandma’s Traditional Fried Herrings.

Fry Dry! Small ocean fish marinated in a classic Caribbean marinade, then fried until crisp. Such a simple dish, but deep in tradition (our family’s recipe goes back about 150 yrs) . Just about every…

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Spicy Mango Kuchela.

Spicy Mango Kuchela.

Mango Kuchela… as young fella on the islands I had NO love for this spicy pickle / condiment. However, it’s now one of my go-to sides when I have curry dishes, soups and Pelau, as…

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Spicy Mango Kuchela.

Mango Kuchela… as young fella on the islands I had NO love for this spicy pickle / condiment. However, it’s now one of my go-to sides when I have curry dishes, soups and Pelau, as…

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